Problem Solving and Critical Thinking through Comics

Follow the Pods on the Island of PodPi to learn electronics, JavaScript programming and experiment with real electronic components month after month from home or in groups. A new module is mailed to you every month (32 pages magazine and the components).

Module 0 Introduction, installation, overview of all basic components, JavaScript coding and the main characters of the Island (28 pages).

Module 1 Introduction, installation, overview of all basic components, JavaScript coding and the main characters of the Island (28 pages).

Module 2 Welcome to the Island. This issue contains a set of four challenges to put your new skills to use (32 pages). Refer to Volume 1 if you need help.

Module 3 Matrix, the book of LED juggling. Learn to control 64 LEDs at once with JavaScript (32 pages). Introduction to the I2C communication protocol.

Module 4 Learn all about binary, ICs and circuit boards. Control a custom binary counter and make a cool contraption at the end (32 pages).

Module 5 Introduction to resistors, electricity, voltage and Ohm's Law with Ohmie and Volta. Make your own resistors and ohmmeter (32 pages).

Module 6 Make your own paper circuits using conductive ink with Scrib. Find out about the other new character on the Island in this issue (32 pages).

Module 7 Learn all about transistors and make your own RGB programmable nightlight. (32 pages)

Module 8 Help Captain Arghuino power his ship using solar panels. Make your own Solar Charger (32 pages).

Module 9 "It's about time". Servo gets trapped into a time warp and meets Leanordo DaVinci. Help them make some cool inventions and learn about 3D Printers.

Join the Pod Peeps for their Adventures in learning electronics and JavaScript programming. Select a monthly plan and get started or purchase single editions.